Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is an intermediate Bb clarinet developed for serious students preparing for collegiate study, as well as teachers and doublers who need a dependable second instrument. Positioned between Backun's student-oriented wooden clarinets and its professional Q Series, the Protégé offers established Backun design features in an accessible advancing-player instrument.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb soprano clarinet
- Body Material: Aged grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated
- Tone Holes: Undercut
- Barrel: 65 mm New Traditional barrel
- Pads: Leather
- Case: Fitted black zippered Backun case
- Accessories: Backun cork grease
- Serial Number: PZ-10274
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla surfaces show scattered fine scratches and light handling marks, including minor scuffing around several joint rings, the barrel, and the bell area. The silver-plated keywork remains bright, and the instrument includes its fitted Backun case and Backun cork grease. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is designed for advancing students, college-bound clarinetists, teachers, and woodwind doublers seeking a reliable grenadilla instrument with a more developed design than an entry-level clarinet. Its undercut tone holes and Backun barrel and bell concept support the focused response and tonal flexibility expected from a higher-level wooden clarinet. Players seeking an instrument from Backun's professional line should also compare the Q Series and models above it.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
Where does the Protégé fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is an intermediate model positioned above Backun's early advancing wooden clarinets and below the professional Q Series. It is intended for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want higher-level Backun design features at an intermediate price point.
What does the 65 mm barrel provide?
A 65 mm barrel is a common tuning length for a Bb clarinet and provides a practical starting point for pitch and response. Final tuning will also depend on the mouthpiece, reed, embouchure, and playing environment.
Is a mouthpiece setup included?
No. This instrument includes a fitted Backun case and cork grease, but the player will need a compatible Bb clarinet mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
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Backun BCLBPROTG-SK Protégé Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Overview
The Backun Protégé is an intermediate Bb clarinet developed for serious students preparing for collegiate study, as well as teachers and doublers who need a dependable second instrument. Positioned between Backun's student-oriented wooden clarinets and its professional Q Series, the Protégé offers established Backun design features in an accessible advancing-player instrument.
Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb soprano clarinet
- Body Material: Aged grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated
- Tone Holes: Undercut
- Barrel: 65 mm New Traditional barrel
- Pads: Leather
- Case: Fitted black zippered Backun case
- Accessories: Backun cork grease
- Serial Number: PZ-10274
Condition & Setup
This floor model clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla surfaces show scattered fine scratches and light handling marks, including minor scuffing around several joint rings, the barrel, and the bell area. The silver-plated keywork remains bright, and the instrument includes its fitted Backun case and Backun cork grease. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.
Who the Protégé Bb Clarinet Is For
The Protégé is designed for advancing students, college-bound clarinetists, teachers, and woodwind doublers seeking a reliable grenadilla instrument with a more developed design than an entry-level clarinet. Its undercut tone holes and Backun barrel and bell concept support the focused response and tonal flexibility expected from a higher-level wooden clarinet. Players seeking an instrument from Backun's professional line should also compare the Q Series and models above it.
Common Questions About the Backun Protégé
Where does the Protégé fit within Backun's clarinet lineup?
The Protégé is an intermediate model positioned above Backun's early advancing wooden clarinets and below the professional Q Series. It is intended for serious students, teachers, and doublers who want higher-level Backun design features at an intermediate price point.
What does the 65 mm barrel provide?
A 65 mm barrel is a common tuning length for a Bb clarinet and provides a practical starting point for pitch and response. Final tuning will also depend on the mouthpiece, reed, embouchure, and playing environment.
Is a mouthpiece setup included?
No. This instrument includes a fitted Backun case and cork grease, but the player will need a compatible Bb clarinet mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap.
How can I evaluate if this clarinet meets my needs?
Check out our Guide to Backun Clarinets
We are proud to be an authorized Backun dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Backun BCLBPROTG-SK Protégé Intermediate Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.